Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and the Office of Admissions is committed to assisting you in this process. We offer guided tours, special Saturday visitation programs and the chance to meet one-on-one with an Admissions counselor—it's all part of our personal touch. Do not hesitate to contact any staff member with your Admissions questions and concerns at 843-349-2170 or 800-277-7000 or admissions@coastal.edu. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Amanda CraddockName: Amanda Craddock Title: Director of Admissions Phone: 843-349-2979 Email: acraddoc@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: AmandaCCU Educational Background: B.A. in History and M.Ed. in Administration, Supervision, and Leadership What advice do you give students searching for a college? Visit all of your schools and go where it feels right to you. Look for a match, not a name! |
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Cynthia JohnstonName: Cynthia Johnston Title: Senior Associate Director of Transfer Recruitment Phone: 843-349-2023 Email: cjohnsto@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: CynthiaCCU Territory: International Students and Re-Admitted Transfer Students Educational Background: B.A. in Criminology and M.Ed. in Counselor Education What advice do you give students searching for a college? If you are considering transferring from another institution, make sure you work with an academic advisor to ensure that your coursework will transfer. |
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Jillian ErnestName: Jillian Ernest Title: Associate Director of Freshman Recruitment Phone: 843-349-2398 Email: jlfisher@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: JillianCCU Territory: Freshman Marine Science Students Educational Background: B.S. in Marine Science and Biology and MBA with a Leadership Specialization What advice do you give students searching for a college? Research the college in which you are interested to get a sense of what the school has to offer and start looking as early as possible. Really think about what you enjoy doing and what you are good at so you can find a program that is the right fit for you! |
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Derek DossName: Derek Doss Title: Associate Director of Admissions Events Phone: 843-349-2022 Email: dldoss@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: DossCCU Territory: Freshman Students - Maryland, Virginia Educational Background: B.S. in Business Administration and M.Ed. in Higher Education What advice do you give students searching for a college? The best advice I can offer a student searching for a college is to do as much as you can to get a good feel for the campus and to make sure that you feel comfortable with the university. |
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Jocelyn ByrneName: Jocelyn Byrne Title: Assistant Director of Transfer Admission Phone: 843-349-6450 Email: jbyrne@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: JocelynCCU Territory: Transfer Students and Second-Degree Seeking Students - Last names beginning with A - J Educational Background: B.S. in Sports Management, M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs What advice do you give students searching for a college? Visit all the schools you are interested in attending to get a feel for the campus, culture, academics, opportunities, and activities. Do not be afraid to ask questions to ensure that the institution is a good fit for your unique interests and goals! |
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Erika PomerantzName: Erika Pomerantz Title: Assistant Director of Admissions Phone: 843-349-2216 Email: ecpomera@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: ErikaCCU Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names T - Z), New Hampshire, New Jersey Educational Background: B.S. in Business Management with a minor in Psychology What advice do you give students searching for a college? When you are searching for a college, choose somewhere that you feel comfortable. Figure out the things that matter to you, and find that school that offers your interests and will allow you to accomplish your career and future goals. |
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Tasha SutherlandName: Tasha Sutherland Title: Assistant Director of Admissions Phone: 843-349-2286 Email: tmsuther@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: TashaCCU1 Territory: Freshman Students - Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming Educational Background: B.A. in English What advice do you give students searching for a college? Decide what's most important to you (location, size, degree programs, etc.) and find schools that fit those needs. Next, visit the school and talk to a counselor and current students to find out if the school you're considering is really a good fit for you! |
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Tony WilliamsName: Tony Williams Title: Assistant Director of Admissions Phone: 843-349-2753 Email: tcwillia@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: TonyCCU Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names Q - S), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas Educational Background: B.A. in Sociology What advice do you give students searching for a college? Even though your family may be there to help you pick a college, make sure that you pick the one that feels right for you, because ultimately you will be the one that has to spend the next four years there, building a foundation for your career. |
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Paul ScheuerName: Paul Scheuer Title: Transfer Admissions Counselor Phone: 843-349-2844 Email: pdscheue@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: PaulSCCU Territory: Transfer Students and Second-Degree Seeking Students - Last names beginning with K - Z. Educational Background: B.A. in Art Studio What advice do you give students searching for a college? Students should begin searching for a school as soon as possible. It is ok to start looking for a school and major as early as your freshman year of high school. Go to college fairs and start to visit schools to see what suits your needs. |
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Jessica KostyName: Jessica Kosty Title: Admissions Counselor Phone: 843-349-6521 Email: jkosty@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: JessicaKCCU Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names H - P), Massachusetts Educational Background: B.A. in Psychology What advice do you give students searching for a college? When you are looking for a university, find a place where you feel comfortable to call it your "home" for the next four years. Figure out the opportunities that await you and everything that institution has to offer to meet your needs and interests. |
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Kelly HarerName: Kelly Harer Title: Admissions Specialist Phone: 843-349-2311 Email: kkharer@coastal.edu AOL Instant Messenger: Kelly Harer Territory: Freshman Students - South Carolina (last names A - G), Connecticut, Maine, Missouri, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Vermont Educational Background: B.S.B.A. in Management What advice do you give students searching for a college? My advice to students searching for a college would be to really self-reflect and figure out what you would like to accomplish in college. Imagine yourself at each school and choose the college that you can picture spending four years of your life. |